CHEERS OCEANEERS! - Rowdy Malchow II - Ocean Energy to Embodied Intelligence

CHEERS OCEANEERS! November 11th, 2026 - Rowdy Malchow II - Ocean Energy to Embodied Intelligence: The Future of Autonomous Systems

This month, our main presenter is Rowdy Malchow II - Ocean Energy to Embodied Intelligence: The Future of Autonomous Systems

Join Rowdy Malchow II for a presentation exploring the evolution of autonomous technology, from harvesting renewable energy at sea to developing intelligent humanoid robots.

Rowdy will share his work with Blue Lotus Energy, developing compact wave energy converters to power ocean sensors and maritime systems, before introducing his latest venture, Perspective Intelligence, which focuses on training humanoid robots to perform real-world tasks through human demonstration and embodied AI.

The presentation will feature a live demonstration of humanoid robots and explore emerging applications for robotics in maritime and industrial environments.

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Welcome to the monthly event for the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES), San Diego Chapter, which is hosting this meeting jointly along with TMA BlueTech (The Maritime Alliance), and MTS (Marine Technology Society).

Please join us for the main presentation and also plenty of time for networking and friendly conversation about everything oceanic, engineering, science, Blue Tech, and more. No need to be an IEEE or OES member, or TMA, or MTS. Everyone is invited!

This month, we will be at Quantum Brewing again, a cool science-themed brewery founded by a biochemist.
No ticket required, but please order something for yourself from the brewery.

Please grab a bite from a nearby restaurant, which is okay to bring into the brewery per the owner.
The food and drinks are not being funded by the hosts. Please open your own tab.

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Where:
Quantum Brewing
5375 Kearny Villa Rd 116
San Diego, CA 92123
Cost:
No ticket required, but please order something for yourself from the bar (beer and non-alcohol options avail).
Please note, there are numerous tasty restaurants next to Quantum (e.g., Anny's Burger, Chinese, Pho, Taco shop, Lao, Filippis) and there is no problem bringing your food in (some places will even walk it over).

Agenda:
5:30pm: Arrival and networking, order food/drinks for yourself.
6:15pm: OES and other hosting group announcements.
6:20pm: Main Presentation
6:40pm (approximately): “open mic” for any other attendees to present anything they like -ocean-related, of course (Examples: employers presenting opportunities for employment, job seekers presenting a quick bio, internship program opportunities, promoting other events, seeking funding, “show and tell” of any cool technology you are working on, etc.)
7:00pm to close: enjoy some drinks and chatting with fellow oceanic engineering enthusiasts.

RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.
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